That's the thing abput the law, it's not using your phone, its having your phone in your hand, it doesn't even have to be turned on and your breaking the law.
Also if you are caught texting while driving it's automatic you have to go to court, no penalty points and fixed fine through the letter box.
- €1,000 maximum fine for a first offence
- €2,000 maximum fine for a second or subsequent offence
- €2,000 maximum fine and/or up to three months in prison for a third or subsequent offence within a twelve month period.